Isaiah 58:8

Brings me right back to my favorite line of scripture, "Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you."

I love the beautiful imagery of the light breaking out like the dawn.

אָז
az (äz): luminous (in every sense; lightning, happiness, etc.)

This is the same "light" referred to in Genesis 1:3, "And God said, 'Let there be light ..."

I want to be so filled with God's light that it spills out and draws people to Him. Not that I would be remembered but that I can be a conduit for God's love to reach others.

Like Rebekah gives through her melting hugs. A true, physical example of complete love if I have ever experienced one.

בָּקַע
baqa (bä·kah): ready to burst, rend, hatch

I love that the light of God is pictured explosively coming into my life.

How do I get that?

Oh, right ... look back a couple of verses. Fight injustice and help those who need help.

Over simplification?

Perhaps, but I hope and pray that when I think of my favorite scripture now this will also come into my mind as the way to draw near to God.

I love this verse so much! Clearly I'm going to have to dig into it more tomorrow. In the meantime I will be trying to treat people justly and help those that I see need help.

Here's a radical idea ... perhaps I could pray for God to open my eyes to see those who need help.

Yes, I know ... a "duh" moment if I've ever had one.